Sands Hotel, The Watersound RestaurantOriginally built as a fish store in 1860, this imposing hotel stands alongside the shore of Scapa Flow, with great views of Burray Harbour, Watersound Bay and South Ronaldsay.
, Burray, Orkney - Cuisine: International
The Merkister HotelStanding in its own grounds overlooking Merkister Bay on the banks of Loch Harray, this family-run hotel is a Mecca for trout fishermen, It has everything the enthusiastic angler might need, from a private pier and jetty with boats to specialist tackle and a resident ghillie Meals are served in Skerries Restaurant, which has breathtaking views of the loch and also the hills of Hoy: the sunsets have to be seen to be believed.
Harray Loch, Harray, Orkney - Cuisine: Scottish
Foveran Hotel & RestaurantFour members of the Doull family own and run this spick-and-span modern hotel, which benefits from panoramic sea views over Scapa Flow and the southern islands of Orkney.
St Ola, Kirkwall, Orkney - Cuisine: Scottish
The Ayre HotelIn a prime spot overlooking Kirkwall harbour and the ferry terminal, this long-serving, privately run hotel started life as three Victorian cottages, but has been spruced up and modernised over the years.
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Orkney - Cuisine: Scottish
Ferry InnOften the first port of call after getting off the ferry, this tall steep-roofed hostelry among the narrow winding streets of Stromness overlooks the bustling harbour where the ferries dock.
10 John Street, Stromness, Orkney - Cuisine: Scottish
HamnavoeHamnavoe (or 'haven bay') was the old Norse word for Stromness - a fitting title for this cottagey little restaurant specialising in the catch from the local fishing boats.
35 Graham Place, Stromness, Orkney - Cuisine: Seafood
Cleaton House HotelBuilt as a mansion for Laird of Cleat in 1850, this charming family-run guesthouse is one of the friendliest places to stay on Westray.
, Westray, Orkney - Cuisine: Scottish